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 By Genesis Ogiri Ambassador Princess Adesuwa Ogechi Udo, National Director General of TARA Renewed Hope Agenda and Initiative, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general election, advocating political continuity as a strategic imperative for consolidating the administration’s policies, programmes and achievements. Amb. Adesuwa made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday during the inauguration of Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors for Tinubu/Shettima at the Nigerian National Merit Award House, Maitama, where she underscored the significance of sustained political commitment, grassroots mobilisation and youth participation in advancing the governing party’s electoral agenda. The political advocate maintained that President Tinubu should be allowed to complete his constitutionally permissible eight-year tenure, arguing that continuity in leadership would provide the admini...

CHAPTER SEVEN THE WOMAN IN THE CORRIDORS OF POWER Political Participation, Public Leadership, Governance and the Responsibility of Influence 1. Beyond Representation: Reclaiming Women's Place in Power The history of political development is, in many respects, a history of struggles over access, representation and the distribution of power. Across societies, political institutions determine who participates in decision-making, whose interests receive attention, how public resources are allocated and which priorities shape the future of a nation. Within this institutional architecture, the participation of women is not simply a question of gender inclusion; it is a fundamental dimension of democratic representation, social development and the quality of governance. For generations, women have contributed significantly to the economic, social, intellectual and cultural advancement of their societies. They have educated citizens, sustained families, built enterprises, organised co...

CHAPTER EIGHT THE ARCHITECT OF THE HOME Building Strong Families, Nurturing Values and Shaping Responsible Generations 1. The Home: Where the Foundations of Society Are Laid The story of every society begins, in significant ways, within the home. Long before a child enters a classroom, joins an organisation, assumes a leadership position or becomes a contributor to national development, the foundations of that individual's character are already being shaped by the environment in which they are raised. The home is often the first school of character, the first institution of social learning and the first place where human beings encounter the values that influence how they understand love, responsibility, discipline, respect, trust and relationships. The home is more than a physical structure. It is an environment in which identities are formed, attitudes are cultivated, values are transmitted and the foundations of human relationships are established. It is where children first lea...

CHAPTER SIX THE WOMANPRENEUR Building Enterprises, Creating Opportunities, Driving Innovation and Generating Value Entrepreneurship as an Instrument of Economic and Societal Transformation The advancement of any society is closely connected to its ability to recognise opportunities, mobilise human potential, encourage innovation and create sustainable economic value. Across the world, entrepreneurship has become one of the defining forces of economic transformation. It provides a platform through which ideas are converted into productive ventures, social challenges are addressed through practical solutions, and individual initiatives contribute to wider economic development. Within this evolving economic landscape, the womanpreneur occupies an increasingly significant position. The womanpreneur represents more than a woman who owns or manages a business. She embodies the capacity to identify opportunities, develop solutions, mobilise resources, organise people and build enterprises tha...

CHAPTER BUILD WITH WISDOM, LIVE WITH PURPOSE The Foundation of Intentional Womanhood The Architecture of a Meaningful Life A meaningful life is rarely the product of chance. It is shaped by deliberate choices, informed decisions, cultivated values and a conscious understanding of personal responsibility. The quality of a person's life is influenced not only by the opportunities encountered but also by the judgement exercised in responding to them. What a woman eventually becomes is, in many respects, a reflection of what she chooses to learn, the principles she upholds, the relationships she nurtures and the direction she gives to her abilities. Life should therefore be approached as an intentional process of development rather than a succession of experiences without direction. Every stage presents opportunities to acquire knowledge, refine character, strengthen capacity and make decisions that influence the future. The choices made in education, relationships, professional engage...